Let’s say you work at a school. You’ve recently learned about the power of video as a tool for feedback and reflection, and you’re excited. You see the potential of this practice. You’re ready. You’ve all but grabbed your camera and headed into the classroom when you start to unpack the idea...
When/how will you film for the most impact? What will parents think about having a camera in the classroom? Will filming for feedback be accepted beyond your individual use case?
Filming classroom sessions is often easier to conceptualize than to execute effectively. Like many well-intentioned ideas in education, this practice often lives or dies in its execution. Luckily, those looking to adopt this practice are not alone in figuring the logistics. Enter, the Visibly Better Resource Library.
If it's true that "the answers are in the room," our online platform has created space for the sharing of those answers. Whether you're first posing the idea to teachers; developing guidelines for the widespread adoption of video in the classroom; putting together a video study group; or soliciting consent from parents and guardians; we've gathered a robust collection of materials, testimonials, and videos source from educators all over the country.
Materials are arranged to help educators at all stages of the process, including those who are:
- Getting started
- Building trust
- Creating frameworks for feedback
- Addressing privacy and consent
- Grappling with technology and infrastructure
- Seeking testimonials
We're here to support educators in implementing and getting the most out of this high-impact practice. Thus, we're committed to building a robust repository of materials to make sure you have everything you need to adopt video in the classroom. Our library is a living forum, and we're always seeking new ways to connect educators with the resources they need. So whether you're seeking or recommending materials, we've got you covered!
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